Do you love working with students? Are you looking for a workplace that values fun, creativity, flexibility, teamwork, and fresh ideas? Acacia Counseling & Wellness might be just the place for you!

Established in 2014, Acacia Counseling & Wellness is the leading provider of off campus student mental health among universities. We have three offices in Santa Barbara, CA, Davis, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Minneapolis, MN. We are excited to announce a fifth office in La Jolla, San Diego starting January 1st!

Acacia's mission is to provide college students a safe, supportive space in which they receive quality, long term and consistent mental health care that is highly accessible, affordable and culturally sensitive. We strive to provide holistic wellness services including yoga, mindfulness/meditation, educational workshops, social events, and even a therapy dog! We work closely with academic institutions to provide optimal mental health referrals and support hundreds of students each academic year. This position is for those who are passionate about serving students, enjoy leadership roles and love working in a team-oriented environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Acacia is in search of California licensed psychologists and therapists, who specialize in some form of DBT (does not have to be full DBT program). We are looking for clinicians with strong clinical skills, an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, and a passion for serving students. We are looking for compassionate, devoted clinicians who are multiculturally competent and sensitive. All applicants must be willing to build up their caseload as a contractor for a short period of time.

As a new employee, you will begin as a contracted therapist for the first few months at a competitive rate. After, the contracted period, assuming a goodness of fit, an employee position with benefits will become available

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

California Professional Mental Health License

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to diversity and college student mental health

DBT Training

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (but not deal breakers!):

Credentialed with Anthem Blue Cross and/or Aetna Insurance Companies

Experience working with college students

General knowledge of EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems

APPLICATION

Acacia respects and values a diverse team and promotes the recruitment of qualified individuals from all backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates with the most qualified experiences will be invited for lunch and an interview with the Acacia owners. Opportunities for promotion are available as we are a rapidly growing organization!

Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume. Thank you!

Further questions about Acacia? Please check out our websites at www.acaciacw.com for more information.